We're now on the look out for our new future stars, so if you'd love a new job that will bring you
satisfaction like no other, look no further as we have two great opportunities to join our fantastic
#TeamCraigewan in Peterhead as Support Practitioners on a part-time, or full-time, permanent basis.
Our team and the individuals you'll support
Craigewan is a purpose-built facility which is home to 11 individuals with learning disabilities, all living in their
own self-contained flats.
As one of our Support Practitioners, you'll provide care and support that is centred around assisting the
individuals we support to identify and work towards their goals. You'll work with them to develop personal
plans that reflect their choices, individual support needs and capabilities.
You'll also support the individuals to manage their own homes, increase and maintain their independence and
encourage and support them with their social, health and wellbeing needs.
Being a Support Practitioner is more than just a job, there’s no better feeling going home after every shift knowing
that you’ve made a positive difference in someone’s life.
About You
At Cornerstone we don’t recruit on experience and qualifications. We’re more interested in what you as a person will
bring to our team! We’ll pay you for your training and give you all the practical skills you’ll need to build a
career within the Health & Social Care sector. We’ll even fund your SVQ (SCQF level 6/7) qualification and
your yearly SSSC registration fees too!
All we'll need you to bring is: -
- Good listening and communication skills
- A caring attitude and approach
- A positive approach to
learning
- An understanding of the importance of routines and guidelines
- The ability to cook
(baking would be a bonus too!)
- A full driving license with a minimum of 1 years' experience on the
roads to allow you drive the people we support's mobility cars
- Star Awards - Be the one who makes a
difference
Shift Patterns
Your hours will usually be spread over 4 or 5 of 7 days will include early mornings, days and evenings. Public
holidays and weekends would also form part of your rota on a rotational basis.
What makes Cornerstone a great place to work
Along with hosting our annual Star
Awards to celebrate and recognise the impact and dedication of our colleagues and the achievements of the
people we support, there's some other great perks that'll you receive when you join our team: -
You'll have a meaningful job doing things that you enjoy - it often doesn't feel like work
Your job actually changes and improves lives - you'll make a difference in your local community
We have a culture of empowering our colleagues and teamwork
No uniform - we wear our own casual clothes
We fund up to £500 towards driving lessons
We reimburse your yearly SSSC registration fees
Access to funded qualifications through our SQA approved, award winning Training Academy
Ongoing continued professional development and career progression opportunities
Recommend a colleague bonus scheme
Long service awards
Access to a 24/7 independent employee assistance helpline
26 days annual leave (rising by 5 days after 5 years) plus 4 paid bank holidays
Family friendly leave options, including family, parental, bereavement and special leave
Access to lots of discounts, including the cinema, gym memberships, holidays and shopping to name a few
Sound interesting? What are you waiting for? Apply today; we'd love to hear from you!
We are looking to fill these vacancies as soon as possible so reserve the right to close our advert early if we find
suitable candidates before our closing date. Please apply early to avoid disappointment.
Have any questions? If you'd like to find out more, please contact Sandra Cordiner, Emma-Jane Dorosh or Lilian
Price on 01779 478633.
Successful candidates will be required to join the Protection of Vulnerable Groups Scheme and be committed to working
towards an SVQ in Social Services and Healthcare with the support from our Training Academy.
Please note - If you have spent more than 12 months out with the UK (excluding France, Germany. Greece, Hungary,
Ireland, Italy, Lithuania, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania or Spain) within the last 10 years while over
the age of 18, you will be asked to provide a criminal record certificate from the relevant government/police
authority as part of our pre-employment checks.
If you’re successful in joining our team, we will need you to register with the SSSC within 3 months of starting your
employment with us.